Civil Engineer/Senior Project Manager
Annual Compensation Range ($USD): 100,000 - 105,000

A Brief Overview
The Wayne County Airport Authority is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer/Senior Project Manager to organize and oversee a wide range of construction projects at Detroit Metro and Willow Run airports. The ideal candidate is well-versed in civil engineering including construction contracts, methodologies and procedures and able to coordinate a team of professionals of different disciplines to achieve desired results on time and within budget

What you will do

• Manages and oversees all aspects of assigned capital improvement projects/tasks from project inception to final completion of construction. This includes ensuring that each project meets the design intent, scope, budget, schedule, Airport Authority policies and procedures, and requirements of the end user. Understands the program project funding management process
• Assists with the development of the Planning, Design and Construction's - Landside annual operating budget
• Assists in managing the assignments and supporting staff of the PD&C - Landside team including monitoring the performance of technical and support staff; providing oversight and guidance to Project managers, technical staff and support staff; ensures that project requirements and Airport Authority procedures and processes are adhered to for each task/project
• Performs contract administration of assigned design and construction tasks/projects, including development of contract requirements; preparation of bid documents necessary to secure professional and construction services in strict accordance with purchasing requirements and guidelines; reviews payment requests for consultants and contractors; and verifies the contract provisions are satisfied
• Functions as a senior team member in developing and delivering planning solutions to complex WCAA projects through assisting in the implementation of master plans and aviation planning assignments for Detroit Metro and Willow Run Airports
• Prepares concepts, studies, needs assessments, scopes, constructability analysis, schedules, reports, budgets, cost estimates, and construction sequencing related to assigned projects/tasks
• Coordinates projects with various governmental jurisdictions, including the Federal Aviation Administration, Transportation Safety Administration, the City of Romulus, Washtenaw and Wayne County, and State of Michigan
• Ensures compliance with grant assurance, special conditions, and governmental and regulatory requirements as needed for assigned projects
• Prepares written reports and presentation, and makes oral presentation pertaining to various project activities to local, state and federal agencies as well as Airport Authority staff and the general public
• Prepares internal and external communications; reviews project documents, plans and specification; conducts project design and construction progress meetings; and managing construction oversight and inspection activities
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with 8 or more years of increasingly responsible professional experience in civil engineering design and management of civil engineering projects, construction contracts and contractors.
• ST of MI Licensed Civil Engineer (P.E.) Required
• Proficient with Office Suite Software (Core - Email, Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Presentation)
• Proficient with Computer Aided Design (CAD) systems/software
• Proficient with Project management software
• ST of MI Driver License and a safe, acceptable driving record

Supervisory Responsibilities
Manages People: 1-5 direct employees, 0 indirect employees
The WCAA is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the Wayne County Airport Authority will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact humanresources@wcaa.us or (734) 942-3775.

Wayne County Airport Authority is committed to provide an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination, prejudice and bias.

Requisition #: req638